A Naturalization ceremony for Greater Hartford's newest American citizens was held in the atrium of the Hartford Public Library. After undergoing rigorous study, the new U.S. citizens raised their right hand to take the Citizenship Oath of Allegience during the ceremony.

A Naturalization ceremony for Greater Hartford's newest American citizens was held in the atrium of the Hartford Public Library. After undergoing rigorous study, the new U.S. citizens raised their right hand to take the Citizenship Oath of Allegience during the ceremony. (Stephen Dunn)

Solomon Jones, 9, of Windsor, reacts to a move by his opponent, Julian Guadalupe, also 9, during a game of chess at the Ropkins Branch of the Hartford Public Library on the SAND School campus.

Solomon Jones, 9, of Windsor, reacts to a move by his opponent, Julian Guadalupe, also 9, during a game of chess at the Ropkins Branch of the Hartford Public Library on the SAND School campus. (Cloe Poisson)

Drummer David "Baba" Coleman leads 3rd grade students at the Chamberlain Branch of the New Britian Public Library in an exercise before having them join him playing the drums he made. Coleman lives in New Haven.

Drummer David "Baba" Coleman leads 3rd grade students at the Chamberlain Branch of the New Britian Public Library in an exercise before having them join him playing the drums he made. Coleman lives in New Haven. (Michael McAndrews)

Public libraries have been about more than books for decades, but the digitization of information and head-spinning pace of technological innovation has resulted in an expansion of offerings that Andrew Carnegie, or Jules Verne for that matter, could scarcely have imagined.

Healthy Living

In recent years, the nap has become better accepted — and better studied. According to a Pew Research Center study, one-third of adults in the United States take naps, and more men report napping than women.

Take a look inside that bottle of Marsala wine sitting in your bar you once bought for that Italian chicken recipe. That earthy, reddish-amber color is what Pantone has named its 2015 color of the year.

As the last of early autumn winds down, we're focusing on our fall back-to-work wardrobe. For inspiration, we looked to well-dressed characters from the popular TV shows "House of Cards," "The Good Wife" and "Scandal." What would Claire Underwood, Kalinda Sharma and Olivia Pope wear?

Weddings

When it comes to popping the question, there is no shortage of options: setting, metal type, prongs, and of course, the diamond. But with a growing trend, there's even more to think about — a traditional engagement ring or an estate engagement ring?